Registered Nurse- Part Time

Part time for this position is (2) 10 hour shifts a week. Iowa Medical and Classification Center serves as the reception and classification center for all those entering the adult male institutional corrections system, with an estimated 400–500 new commitments per month that are then processed onto other facilities. IMCC employs a diversified professional workforce providing comprehensive services to offenders and patients. A medium‑security general population unit is in operation, and the Center runs the only licensed forensic psychiatric hospital in the state, providing inpatient psychiatric and evaluation services to non‑adjudicated patients. At Iowa Medical & Classification Center, a wide range of career opportunities exists in departments such as Security, Treatment, Medical, Administrative, Business, Records, Maintenance/Trades, Warehousing, Food Service, and other support areas. Duties Coordinate health services for the general patient population to meet applicable policies and standards. Complete health appraisals on admission and perform periodic health appraisals to patients and staff per DOC policy. Conduct health clinics to identify significant medical, mental health, and/or dental issues, determine appropriate nursing interventions, and make referrals as needed. Perform physical examinations of all reported patient injuries/illnesses, potentially including staff. Document required visits to patients in segregated status. Maintain DOC electronic medical records consistent with appropriate standards. Maintain ongoing awareness of patients with potential for self‑destructive behavior. Assess patients to identify appropriate mental health nursing interventions. Collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary health team to plan, implement, coordinate, and evaluate patient care. Respond to all medical emergencies and provide emergency health care. Plan and conduct emergency drills in accordance with institutional procedure. Assume primary clinical responsibility for health services to patients during weekend and holiday assignments. Complete discharge summaries for patients scheduled to leave. Practice nursing following State board practice standards. Assist the medical practitioner, dentist, psychiatrist as needed, providing accurate, precise communications, and hands‑on delivery. Transcribe and note practitioner orders electronically. Organize and coordinate services through daily schedules of appointments and clinic visits. Complete lab services, including phlebotomy and EKGs as ordered. Assist with telemedicine and x‑ray services. Complete central supply tasks of cleaning, packaging, and sterilizing medical supplies. Maintain an institutional health services procedure manual. Communicate as a member of the interdisciplinary team, working with mental health staff regarding patients' mental health concerns and issues. E-Verify and Right to Work The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. Licensure Requirements Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Iowa by the Iowa Board of Nursing or licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact Administrator's Agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. NOTE: Please include your State of Iowa or Compact State License Number when submitting your application. Compact license holders are required to obtain an Iowa license within 60 days. #J-18808-Ljbffr